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Toddler not bonding with me?

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Apple35 · 30/08/2021 17:39

Is it normal to feel that your toddler (19 months) has more of a bond with others than you? She can sometimes go to her dad or grandma for comfort when she is upset and it makes me feel inadequate. Like today, woke up and was weepy and went to Grandma and cried when i tried to pick her up. Wonder if it is PND symptoms again but dunno. Is it normal for toddlers to be so fickle?

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HerRoyalRisesAgain · 30/08/2021 17:45

Toddlers are fickle creatures. It could also be that they're picking up on your anxiety over your relationship, and making them anxious. At that age they cabt express that.

I know it's so much easier said than done but try not to worry too much. They love you, they're just too young to understand why you're worried, or that it hurts you when they want daddy or grandma.

makinganavalon · 30/08/2021 17:49

They are so fickle! Mine sometimes has days where I'm left thinking what on earth have I done wrong and all the kisses and cuddles go to dad and I am not needed!!
I think the previous poster makes a good point though, that they can pick up on anxiety and if we are feeling the best about ourselves they are free to feel more comfortable around us.
Maybe really take some time to focus on yourself and your health and mindset while she's happy to go to others, try to enjoy and things will flow a bit easier
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